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NMDC Energy inaugurates advanced fabrication yard in Saudi Arabia to drive regional growth

News Desk 1 14/01/2025 0

NMDC Energy PJSC (ADX: NMDCENR), a provider of engineering, procurement and construction services for offshore and onshore energy clients, and a majority-owned subsidiary of NMDC Group PJSC (ADX: NMDC), has inaugurated an advanced fabrication yard in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia, representing the

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TASC Unveils Riyadh Co-working Space to Cater to Saudi Arabia’s Growing SMEs

News Desk 1 13/01/2025 0

TASC, the GCC’s leading provider of business and workforce solutions, recently announced the launch of its co-working spaces office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This strategic initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and aims to cater to businesses’ evolving needs and contribute to the Kingdom’s ambitious transformation agenda. Small and medium-sized firms

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BOSTON ONCOLOGY ARABIA and SPIMACO Partner to Localize Advanced Oral Oncology Treatments in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 08/01/2025 0

In a landmark step towards advancing cancer care in the Middle East, BOSTON ONCOLOGY ARABIA and SPIMACO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to localize the production of advanced oral oncology treatments in the Kingdom. Announced at the CPHI Middle East conference, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes, fostering local […]

Saudi Arabia Transport

Riyadh Metro’s Orange Line is operational

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

Part of a 6-line network The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has confirmed the completion of the phased rollout of the Riyadh Metro, with the Orange Line officially commencing operations on January 5, 2025. The launch of the metro system marks a significant achievement in the development of Saudi Arabia’s public transport network. The […]

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Qatar Airways Touches Down in Abha, Its 11th Connection in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 02/01/2025 0

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has landed its first resumption flight at Abha International Airport (AHB), on Thursday, 2 January 2025. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Abha, offering seamless connectivity on Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of over 170 destinations. With the resumption of this […]

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Global Philips Study – Future Health Index 2024 Reveals: Saudi Arabian Healthcare leads in the adoption of transformative technology

News Desk 1 26/12/2024 0

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) a global leader in health technology, today released the findings of the Future Health Index (FHI) 2024 Saudi Arabia report. The ninth edition of the report, which surveyed nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders in 14 countries, shows that Saudi Arabian healthcare leaders are at the forefront in the adoption of AI-enabled innovation

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Snowflake Launches in Saudi Arabia with New Middle East HQ

News Desk 1 23/12/2024 0

Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, today announced its growing presence in the Middle East with the establishment of a new regional headquarters (RHQ) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and general availability on Google Cloud in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to better meet the Kingdom’s data residency and sovereignty requirements so that data can reside […]

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HPE delivers 3 of the top 4 supercomputers in Saudi Arabia in 2024

News Desk 1 20/12/2024 0

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) continues its industry leadership building the fastest and most energy-efficient supercomputing systems in the world, enabling research institutions and large enterprise companies to handle larger workloads, accelerating discovery and innovation giving HPE the distinction of building the only three exascale systems in the world. El Capitan,

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Farrah Alyousef – The Formula Woman Face of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 20/12/2024 0

Saudi Arabia’s Farrah Alyousef is on the fast track to single-seater motor racing success and will be racing on the same track as Formula 1 legends such as Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and George Russell when the Formula 1 World Championship comes to Jeddah next April. The 22 year old from […]

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Grundfos Celebrates 40 Year Anniversary in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 19/12/2024 0

Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water technology, commemorated its 40th anniversary in Saudi Arabia with a landmark event at the JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh. The celebration, themed “Safeguarding Water for Future Generations,” brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to reflect on four decades of innovation and to

Automotive Saudi Arabia

What will go down at the 2025 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

A 7,700km rally route The 2025 Dakar Rally will return to Saudi Arabia for the sixth consecutive year, promising an even more formidable challenge for competitors, both amateurs and elite rally raid champions. Rally Director David Castera unveiled the specifics of the 47th Dakar Rally, which will occur from January 3-17, 2025. The event will […]

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ICM Triumphs with Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Restaurant Interior Design at Akira Back in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 09/12/2024 0

Luxury Lifestyle Awards, a global recognition platform celebrating pinnacle achievements in the luxury industry, is proud to announce that International for Construction & Management (ICM) has been awarded the title of Best Restaurant Interior Design for its exceptional work on the Akira Back project in Saudi Arabia. This award highlights ICM’s commitment to excellence

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Microsoft shares strong progress on datacenter region in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 04/12/2024 0

Microsoft today shared updates on the progress of its datacenter region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, following a recent site visit by a delegation of government officials from the Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) as well as Microsoft executives from the company’s headquarters and Saudi Arabia. The global technology company announced

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Saudi Retail Forum 2024 puts the spotlight on homegrown brands

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

Saudi Arabia stands at a fascinating crossroad. On one side, we have a flourishing homegrown retail ecosystem, with regional brands becoming national champions. On the other, tried-and-tested international franchisees like IKEA, Zara, and H&M continue to draw consumers. In fact, Saudi homegrown retailers account for 70 percent of retail employment and are projected to

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Eurowings Expands UAE Routes and Regional Presence with New Services to Saudi Arabia and Egypt

News Desk 1 25/11/2024 0

Building on the success of its services between Germany and Dubai, Eurowings, the value airline of Lufthansa Group, is proud to announce significant expansions and new routes in its 2024/25 winter flight schedule. These new routes will enhance connectivity between the Middle East and Northern Africa from multiple German cities. Following the enthusiastic reception of […]

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SANS Khobar December 2024 to Address Cybersecurity Skills Gap for Saudi Arabia’s Digital Growth

News Desk 1 25/11/2024 0

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training has announced SANS Khobar December 2024 (7-12 December) at the Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. This event, which will feature both in-person and live online courses, will address the cybersecurity skills gap in the Middle East and support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030’s goals […]

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Under the Patronage of HRH the Crown Prince, Saudi Arabia is readying to Host Landmark World Investment Conference

News Desk 1 25/11/2024 0

Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin AbdulAziz Al Saud, the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and Invest Saudi are organizing the 28th annual World Investment Conference (WIC) from November 25 to 27, in Riyadh. This prestigious event will gather global leaders in investment, […]

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With 25 Million Monthly Active Users Snap Inc. Expands Presence in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 22/11/2024 0

Snap Inc. is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with the establishment of a new office and the Kingdom’s first Creator Hub named, “Majlis Snap for Content Creators,” both located in the JAX district of Diriyah, a suburb of Riyadh. The move underscores the company’s commitment to deepening engagement with its 25 million monthly active […]

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Cisco Reveals Top Cybersecurity Threats Trends ahead of Black Hat MEA in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 19/11/2024 0

Ahead of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from 26-28 November 2024, Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security, released insights into key cybersecurity trends that emerged between July and September 2024. The findings are based on analysis from Cisco Talos, one of the most trusted threat intelligence research teams globally, highlighting a notable increase […]

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Newborn Town Joins Saudi Arabia’s Regional Headquarters Program

News Desk 1 17/11/2024 0

The Hong Kong-listed tech company Newborn Town, in partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment, hosted an event in Riyadh under the theme ‘To Connect, Explore, and Thrive Together’. During the event, MISA granted Newborn Town a Regional Headquarters license, making it the first social entertainment company to establish its MENA headquarters in